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The chemistry of durable facial prosthetics

short by / on Monday, 24 August, 2026
Standard medical silicones imported from temperate nations degrade, yellow, and tear in India's intense 50 degree celsius heat and UV radiation. Researchers from IIT Delhi and AIIMS New Delhi solved this by developing an RTV silicone elastomer tailored specifically for tropical climates, ensuring longer-lasting facial prostheses.
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